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How to Stencil on Wood: Secrets to getting perfect results every time

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Nothing ruins a project faster than pulling back your stencil expecting to see a gorgeous design and finding a smeary, blobby mess instead! I'm sharing my top secrets for getting perfect stencil lines every time you stencil.
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@elizabethetienne1595 Месяц назад

LOVE videos that cut to the chase no silly music or slow intros. You’re the BEST!

@100mfp 3 года назад

That was the best instruction I've ever seen for stenciling. Thank you so much! I've had a project idea for many years that I may now actually try to accomplish without such fear of failure.

@LovelyEtc 3 года назад

Thank you! I hope your project turns out just like you've imagined!

@gailwestgate9234 2 года назад

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@peytonoconnell9336 Год назад

This is the best most easiest video I have watched for stenciling and I cant wait to try it out Thank you so much and wish me luck!

@LovelyEtc Год назад

So glad to hear that!

@1SueG Год назад

Very clear instructions. I've watched a number of the instructional videos for stenciling and this was, by far, the clearest and easiest to follow. Thank you

@LovelyEtc Год назад

I love hearing that. Thank you!

@marydodge9844 Год назад

I was getting ready to try my hand and stenciling a pattern on a piece of flea market furniture I was using to experiment with - something I wouldn't mind "ruining" if it went badly. So I watched several RU-vid videos about stenciling, how to avoid the paint leaking under the stencil, etc., but yours was the ONLY one I saw that mentioned using the makeup sponges (which amazingly enough I happened to have on hand!). Oh. My. God. That worked SO well!! I'd experimented on a piece of scrap wood with one of the those little sponge daubers and didn't care for that, but didn't really want to invest in a stenciling brush just yet either. So glad I didn't because the makeup sponges worked amazingly well. Thank you so much for sharing your tricks!

@d732003 2 года назад

I have had so much trouble with stenciling, until I saw your video. The makeup wedge has made all of the difference. Thank you so much.

@edwardlunn6975 21 день назад

Great video Carey! Thanks for the tips !😃

@einabq 3 года назад

Nice video! Great tips. Love the toothpick idea. Even small brushes tent to fray, spread a bit. Also, cutting board as canvas = genius! Thanks from ABQ

@LovelyEtc 3 года назад

Thank you!

@sandyblakeman6081 3 года назад

Thank you! New to stenciling here and this makes it so much clearer for me!

@LovelyEtc 3 года назад

I'm so glad it helped!

@MusiqTruth 3 года назад

Definitely picked up a handful of tips. Thank you for setting me up for success on this coffee table I'm gifting!

@LovelyEtc 3 года назад

So glad it helped!

@julieannalbuzbeba253 2 года назад

I just want to say thank you SO MUCH for the tip on using the makeup sponges! It was a total game changer!! When I first started stenciling I bought the special stenciling brushes, the sponge stampers....I just couldn't get it to work. Even with the spray adhesive...which is another game changer in itself! The makeup sponges are in a league of their own! They worked amazing and so much cheaper than the other brushes. Thank you so much for the tips!

@wbell539 4 месяца назад

Great advice! I especially like what you told us about how to make a stencil not look like a stencil! Thank you.

@LovelyEtc 3 месяца назад

So glad you found it helpful.

@jenniferjackson9642 3 года назад

What wonderful, detailed instructions! Thank you. I learned a lot!❤️

@LovelyEtc 3 года назад

I'm so glad it helped!

@shericreates 3 года назад

Great tip for the makeup sponges. I bought some for my regular painting at the dollar store. I also heard that if you stencil first with the same color as your background, in this case the wood, the bleed through would match the wood and not be as noticeable. Thanks!

@LovelyEtc 3 года назад

Yes, that is a great tip too! I don't usually use it on bare wood because it can be hard to match the color, but do it on painted surfaces a lot!

@Karen-ci5eu 3 года назад

Great video and loved the make-up sponges tip! I just splashed out £10 on a stippling brush - wished I'd seen your video first!

@LovelyEtc 3 года назад

Yes, the sponges work so well! But hopefully your brush will work well for you too.

@JoanneZ-I 2 месяца назад

Thank you, great tips!! 😊

@PattiJGood Год назад

Thank you so much. This was a great help.

@sharonhill3530 2 года назад

This has made my life so much easier. Your instructions were so easy to follow

@LovelyEtc 2 года назад

I'm so glad it helped!

@cadoo5591 2 года назад

The makeup sponge technique is genious! Who woulda thunk? AND the Mod Podge idea, fabulous! Thanks for posting! 🥰

@bernitacadman1216 3 года назад

Thank you. My first time stenciling.

@LovelyEtc 3 года назад

Good luck! Stenciling is such a quick way to make great stuff!

@DeeptaR 3 года назад

Awesome video with valuable tips &tricks! That was beautiful stenciling 😊

@LovelyEtc 3 года назад

Thanks so much! 😊

@katiegodinho2275 2 года назад

The toothpick trick was great. I honestly never would have thought to close the gaps on a stencil lol. Looks awesome!

@katiegodinho2275 2 года назад

The sticky spray doesn't leave the wood sticky?

@LovelyEtc 2 года назад

Thank you! And no, as long as you use repositionable spray adhesive, I haven't had any problems with it making the wood sticky.

@Kim-rn6yq 2 года назад

Thank youfor your video! It was awesome

@LovelyEtc 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@tabithamackenzie2172 2 года назад

The make-up sponge idea... SUPERB. I've struggled with the painting (even with mod podge) bleeding. I used my cricut and stencil vinyl... So much better with the sponge. THANK YOU

@LovelyEtc 2 года назад

I am so glad it helped! The makeup sponge really does make a huge difference.

@malcolmbacon7892 4 месяца назад

Excellent tutorial short sweet and to the point with a great end result and it's earned you a new sub

@LovelyEtc 3 месяца назад

So glad to hear that!! Thank you for subscribing. :)

@tamimorgan8903 Год назад

I have looked at many but you have helped me the best that is inexpensive and that works the best. /thanks!

@LovelyEtc Год назад

Glad to help!

@aok2727 2 года назад

Such a clear explanation, thank you

@LovelyEtc 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@melaniewaters5388 2 года назад

Thank you for this video. How do you remove the stickiness from the wood afterwards since you're using the adhesive spray?

@Martha-tb8ok 2 года назад

What a great tutorial! Now I’m prepared to start stenciling.

@LovelyEtc 2 года назад

Have fun!

@krystal6612 2 года назад

Thank u this is the best video I've watched for stenciling!I'm also a perfection-ist! I'm a new subscriber so I am happy I found your channel!

@ChrisThon 3 года назад

That toothbrush and modpodge trick is awesome! 👏

@LovelyEtc 3 года назад

Yes, it helps so much!

@donnacarey4894 3 года назад

Thank you so much. I am very crafty but could not do a stencil without paint seepage for nothing. Like the make up sponge and the spray adhesive. Heard about the mod podge but have not used that yet. Really thanks for this tutorial.

@LovelyEtc 3 года назад

I'm so glad I could help!

@lifeoftim5388 Год назад

I LOVE THE TOOTHPIC IDEA

@hellena1963 2 года назад

Thanks for your tips. Love the sponge idea!!!

@lisamarsha7521 11 месяцев назад

Great tutorial. I'm getting ready to do my first stencil and this is so helpful!

@LovelyEtc 10 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful! Have fun!!

@karleyperkins3968 3 года назад

I'm so grateful for this video

@LovelyEtc 3 года назад

Thank you! That is great to hear!

@tawanascruggs6069 3 года назад

Great tutorial. Wow who knew about using a toothpick to fill in the spaces👍🏽.

@LovelyEtc 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@Donna61111 3 года назад

Thank you for your time and tips!

@LovelyEtc 3 года назад

My pleasure!

@yeseniabeltran3037 2 года назад

Thank you so much! I’m trying to fix an error.. this is definitely going to help, for the next project to come out better

@LovelyEtc 2 года назад

I'm glad I could help - good luck on your next project!

@joanmacleod1362 Год назад

This video was so helpful. Thank you so much😊

@pamhepp5330 4 месяца назад

love the toothpick!

@LovelyEtc 3 месяца назад

It is definitely a help!

@dianatighe345 2 года назад

Thank you so much for the tips! Can’t wait to try this again and see the results!

@LovelyEtc 2 года назад

Good luck!!

@katandpapa Год назад

Great tips! Thank you!

@karashea7823 3 года назад

HALLELUJAH!! I finally now know what I've been doing wrong THANK YOU!!!

@LovelyEtc 3 года назад

Glad I could help!

@peggyparks8786 3 года назад

Great video!!! Excellent instructions and easy to follow!! 5 STARS!!

@LovelyEtc 3 года назад

I'm so glad it was helpful!

@user-yp9gh2fg5m Год назад

Awesome tips. Thank you!!

@LovelyEtc Год назад

You're welcome!

@jennifersedo8241 3 года назад

Love the toothpick trick.... thanks

@LovelyEtc 3 года назад

It makes such a big difference!

@readingisfreedom9756 2 года назад

Thank You great instructions!

@jspyrogram 3 года назад

Thanks!!

@odettej2551 3 года назад

Thank you so much 😊

@lindatony9792 3 года назад

Very nice tips Thank You For Sharing❤️❤️

@LovelyEtc 3 года назад

I'm so glad they helped!

@katdrummer04 Год назад

perfect thank you

@LovelyEtc 10 месяцев назад

You're welcome!

@MrLiltooch 3 года назад

These tips have really helped me. Thank you so much.

@LovelyEtc 3 года назад

I'm so glad!

@maureenf.566 2 года назад

Great video, thanks for the tips. Do you need to let the paint dry before removing the stencil?

@pamgildehaus8433 Год назад

I wondered that too do you peel as soon as your done or do you let paint dry

@yvonnekelley9465 Год назад

Wonderful tutorial!! ❤

@LovelyEtc Год назад

Thank you! 😊

@tamikapollard991 2 года назад

Best instructions ever!!! Question though can i use any multipurpose spray adhesive. I have lots of the Elmer's multipurpose spay adhesive

@LovelyEtc 2 года назад

It has to be repositionable. That means it stays tacky for awhile so you can remove the stencil without it leaving a reside or peeling off the finish of whatever you are stenciling. You can usually find a couple of options at stores like Michaels as well as one Amazon. Two I like are Stencil Ease Spray Adhesive - amzn.to/3voF2Py and Aleene's repositionable spray adhesive - amzn.to/3peCjqT

@vanessajones9452 2 года назад

Great tutorial. I learned alot of neat tricks👏

@LovelyEtc 2 года назад

I'm so glad!

@karentuffs4266 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing.

@LovelyEtc 2 года назад

You're welcome!

@raineycharles9 2 года назад

Awesome video! Leaned some new tips! Absolutely beautiful and the stencil wasn't bad either!😉

@LovelyEtc 2 года назад

Haha, thanks. Glad it helped!

@raineycharles9 2 года назад

@@LovelyEtc You're welcome my dear. 🥰

@lunarosesanchez-betancis6368 3 года назад

Ty so much! Perfect tips.

@LovelyEtc 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@robertpatterson7042 2 года назад

Thanks so much!

@kristencamp9347 2 года назад

Thank you. This is exactly what I needed. :)

@LovelyEtc 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@peakhypno 3 года назад

Excellent info. Thanks!

@LovelyEtc 3 года назад

I'm glad it helps!

@funkfunkable 3 года назад

Great instructional video!

@LovelyEtc 3 года назад

Thank you!

@britzel71 3 года назад

Great tips, thank you 😊

@LovelyEtc 3 года назад

I'm glad it helped!

@JK-jl1bf 3 года назад

Thanks for the tips!!!

@LovelyEtc 3 года назад

Happy to help!

@RebeccaArtessa-ji4tx Год назад

Great informative video! No wasted time watching tedious repetitive motions.

@LovelyEtc Год назад

Thank you!

@ajakson11 2 года назад

great video

@LovelyEtc 2 года назад

Thanks!

@ginagvlogs2386 3 года назад

thanx for the great tips

@LovelyEtc 3 года назад

I hope they help!

@lauramorrison2740 2 года назад

I can’t wait to try the make up sponges

@LovelyEtc 2 года назад

They really work so well!

@jennyrose1313 2 года назад

will acrylic paint stick to finished wood?

@LovelyEtc 2 года назад

Yes, acrylic paint sticks well to most surfaces. But if it is a super shiny finished wood, you may need to lightly sand it first.

@norinemueller4588 3 года назад

Awesome video thank you

@LovelyEtc 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@wvgsyoutubechannel7630 3 года назад

Nice

@LovelyEtc 3 года назад

Thanks!

@emilysartcart 2 года назад

Very handy!

@lastrick08 3 года назад

Excellent ! Thank you.

@heather92nicole 3 года назад

Thanks for the tips! Would you wait for the mod podge to dry before putting the stencil down?

@LovelyEtc 3 года назад

Great question. When using the mod podge, put the stencil in place, paint over the stencil with mod podge to seal in the edges. Then keep the stencil in place and go over it with paint. I hope that makes it clearer!

@janessahazard9046 3 года назад

Yes let it dry first

@michaelpoyntz774 Год назад

Do you spray or brush on a clear coat sealer after stencil is dry? And to be clear: you apply the Mod Podge onto the wood before you apply the stencil that has been spayed with the contact adhesive?

@pursuitofadequacy 3 года назад

Thank you!

@LovelyEtc 3 года назад

You're welcome!

@rhondasquires7770 3 года назад

Good job! Very informative. I’ve heard some wax the surface before applying paint is this ok to do?

@LovelyEtc 3 года назад

Thanks! Personally I probably wouldn't because most paints don't stick to wax well. But if you want to wax first and then stencil with a good chalk paint, it would probably work.

@2frans 2 года назад

How can I clean the glue residue from my painted sign? Your video is excellent! Thank you!

@LovelyEtc 2 года назад

Thanks! If there is glue residue on your sign, I would let the paint fully dry for several days first and then test goo gone in a small section to make sure it doesn't disturb the paint. Goo gone works great for removing any adhesive from the stencil too. And make sure the spray adhesive you use is repositionable because it shouldn't leave much residue on the sign.

@kriswilliamson1647 2 года назад

Love the video. If I wanted to use vinyl, what kind of vinyl and do I spray the vinyl?

@donnastandley8056 Год назад

Question: I just sponge painted stencils on my stained wood. This will be going outside, so what can I put over the paint to keep the letters from peeling? Mod podge, maybe?

@LovelyEtc Год назад

You definitely want to put a clear sealer or topcoat. I put together this article with the best topcoats and sealers. www.lovelyetc.com/the-best-and-worst-sealers-for-painted-furniture/

@joanmacleod1362 Год назад

I tried the spray adhesive. It worked well but I have adhesive on wood and it won’t come off. Any suggestions

@Quiltycrazy 3 года назад

Love your video, also subscribed!

@LovelyEtc 3 года назад

Thank you so much!

@DEG1985 3 года назад

Great video, also subscribed!

@LovelyEtc 3 года назад

Awesome, thank you!

@SmittenKitten. 3 года назад

I put matte Mod Podge down first, but it ended up pulling up the paint when I lifted the stencil up. I don't know how people make it work! I'm going to try to fix up the issues with your toothpick trick! Thanks!

@LovelyEtc 3 года назад

Oh no! Hopefully the toothpick fixes it up well! In the future, another trick you can try if you are stenciling a painted surface is to paint over the stencil with the same paint color as your base, let it dry, and then paint your actual stencil color. It does the same thing as the mod podge. I hope that helps for next time!

@deegazzo 4 месяца назад

Want to try this, only one question, do you let the paint dry before taking off the stencil?

@LovelyEtc 3 месяца назад

You can remove the stencil right away, just carefully remove it so you aren't smudging the paint. Hope that helps!

@hdub321 Год назад

Can you use the adhesive spray if you are planning to stencil on a surface that is already painted? I have a small dining table that is painted black, I would like to add a charcoal gray stencil design to the top. I feel the adhesive spray would be the best for coverage and minimize/eliminate bleed. Thank you!

@LovelyEtc Год назад

The adhesive spray should still work fine, but always read the instructions for your specific type of paint.

@jasmineweeks1785 3 года назад

I love this video❤️❤️

@LovelyEtc 3 года назад

thank you!

@sandiburgess5902 2 года назад

Good instruction. Do you spray after stenciling with a sealer?

@CM-dc4du 2 года назад

After you finished your project. What top coat did you use? I have been using Delta Satin Finish and Hello Hobby Varnishes Matte. I’ve noticed when I’m applying the top coat on wood I get air bubbles and white streaks. Using Chalk paint and/or cheap acrylic 2oz. bottles. How can you prevent this for happening? Do have a tutorial on how to apply a top coat? Thank you.

@kalanskean195 Год назад

What brand of repositional adhesive do you recommend

@eltonroberts8817 2 года назад

Very cool...silly question 🤔 so if you used adhesive spray how did stencil come off so nicely?.....great video

@LovelyEtc 2 года назад

Thanks! If you use repositionable spray adhesive, it doesn't stick the stencil down permanently. It just gets tacky enough to stay in place and then as long as you remove it before too much time has passed, it pulls away easily.

@Hellibobs31 Год назад

Can I ask a question? When do you use the Mod Podge, before or after you use the paint. Sorry, it wasn't clear to me!

@nellielee2915 2 года назад

You mention about using the mod podge, but I'm not clear on how you said apply the mod podge on the stencil. And thanks again for mant great tips

@LovelyEtc 2 года назад

If you use mod podge, just put your stencil in place on the wood and brush a coat of mod podge over the stencil - you want to add the mod podge over the entire design. The mod podge will help seal the edges of the stencil to the surface you are stenciling. And since it is clear, it won't show. Once the mod podge dries, paint your stencil as normal. Then remove the stencil and that's it!

@AngelaStClair-wu4vk 3 года назад

Great video. I have a question if my wood is painted is that spray adhesive going to bring my paint up with it when removing the stencil?

@LovelyEtc 3 года назад

It could, especially if the wood was painted pretty recently. It might be safer to use painter's tape in that situation.

@susies1955 9 месяцев назад

Where and when do you use the mod podge? Is it over the stencil? Is it in place of the repositioning spray? Is it on the wood when done and completely dry? Thanks. I tried stenciling this morning, and it was a mess.

@LovelyEtc 9 месяцев назад

You want to cover the piece with mod podge as a sealer. It will protect it. Hope that helps.

@leeannarguien2747 2 года назад

Hi. I am new to crafting. This helps. I bought the spray. I have wood slice ornaments. Do I just let the adhesive dry? Does it stay sticky?

@LovelyEtc 2 года назад

Spray the adhesive on the stencil and then it is ready to use immediately. Put it in place on your wood slices and stencil. As soon as you are done stenciling remove the stencil. There will be adhesive residue on your stencil that you can clean off when you are done but there shouldn't be residue on the wood. Good luck!

@nellielee2915 2 года назад

Where can I get the reusable stencil to make a porch sign? and what size should I use for my sign? I bought a sheet of wood and had them cut it into four 5ft.5" tall and 11" wide. this my first time and I want to stop just admiring everyone beautiful sign and try making me one. Thanks for sharing your tips and creations.

@LovelyEtc 2 года назад

Yes, you can definitely do it! I found this set of stencils on Amazon that make two different vertical porch stencils - amzn.to/3GyyDGC. And I bet you can find more just by googling 'porch stencil' Good luck!

@julieannalbuzbeba253 2 года назад

I am stencing on sanded wood that has been painted background color. Can I still use the spray adhesive on my stencil and if so will it leave adhesive on the background paint when I remove the stencil??